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About the Course

The courses in the Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization are a recommended precursor to UCI's Applied Project Management Certificate. Successful projects require careful upfront planning. In this course, you’ll learn the key roles and responsibilities of the project manager and project team. You’ll also learn to answer some key questions upfront to help you meet project objectives: What will this project accomplish? Why is this project important? Who benefits from this project? How will we plan for successful outcomes? Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Identify the key characteristics of a project 2. Identify primary project constraints 3. Define the role and responsibilities of the project manager 4. Identify Project Organizational Structures 5. Understand the definition of a Project Stakeholder 6. Identify project stakeholders 7. Identify information needs of the project stakeholders 8. Define responsibility for managing stakeholder and controlling stakeholder engagement 9. Define the purpose of using a project charter 10. Summarize the key elements of a project plan 11. Identify common sources of conflict within a project environment 12. Describe the difference between authority and influence...
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foundational knowledge

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introductory course

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Top reviews

PD

Jan 28, 2020

Thank you to Coursera for such a great platform to improve our skills and literacy.The learning environment offered here is completely a learn at your own pace environment,making it flexible to learn.

SY

Aug 30, 2020

The course is a very great asset to any aspiring project manager. You get to understand the fundamentals and essentials in any given project and the means to ameliorate conflicts amongst stakeholders.

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By Gayathri P

Oct 14, 2020

A very engaging program. The concepts were explained with so much of clarity and simplicity. Every lesson left me curious for more.

By Kafui N

Sep 9, 2020

The course is very interesting and I have enjoyed the deep explanation

I wish that the optional reading document should be available

By Neel P

May 1, 2020

This program will help you to develop Project Management skills and taught you how to implement tools and techniques at which time.

By Gaurav M

Sep 18, 2019

It has given me more knowledge and material of Project Management. Mainly Introduction to Project Management Principles & Practices

By Chris B

Sep 13, 2018

I finally got the opportunity to hear from seasoned PMs about the work we do. We're rare breeds, and not everyone's cut out for it.

By Bharti B

Apr 6, 2018

For those who cant take courses personally from the college, this online platform is the best for them to continue their education.

By Robert S H

Jun 7, 2022

I am very happy to finish this course.

It really helps my work.

I will recommend this course to my junior and mid-level consultants.

By Álvaro A L M

May 28, 2021

Un curso pensado y diseñado de tal modo que se facilita la interpretación y sobre todo facilita la ejecución en el ámbito laboral.

By 2020-TK1041 A

May 8, 2021

EXPLAINED IN SIMPLE WORDS AND PRECISE MANNER ABOUT THE WORK CYCLE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF A COMPANY/FRIM WITH IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE

By Khizar H

Aug 28, 2020

Great overall experience. The course was very interesting and the content depth was just perfect. Margaret Meloni did a great job.

By Katherine G A G

Jul 29, 2020

Un curso muy completo y en donde se aplica la experiencia de la profesora, eso es muy reconfortante, porque da consejos concretos.

By Elena O

May 13, 2020

Great course that has given me the tools needed to kick-start my career in Project Management. Thank you Margaret, thank you team!

By Marielos F

Nov 4, 2017

I love it! I was able to learn a lot of new topics, and how to start Planning projects to keep the aim of my project at all times.

By olamide a

Jul 18, 2017

I really enjoyed the course with Dr. Margaret Meloni, she is a great Teacher. I hope to meet her in person sometime in the future.

By Adeleke A

Jan 24, 2021

This course has made me fall in love Project Management. It shed light into what I have been doing over the years. I recommend it

By Makhabat A

Apr 7, 2020

Excellent opportunity to start your new career path and attain required information and knowledge in a very short period of time!

By Ariel S A

May 1, 2018

Great Course! Perfect for a beginner in PM. The course flows with a good rhythm and is clear in the lectures contents and quizzes

By Satoyan T

Apr 10, 2018

I've really enjoy doing this courser here. It is so easy to understand, everything is broken down and taught to my understanding.

By Inge M

Jan 11, 2018

The course is very helpfull and it is structured in a way that makes it possible to walk away and pick up again without problems.

By Tuyet A H

Apr 2, 2017

The course is very straight forward and easy to understand as well as informative in introducing the steps to project management.

By Wilfren A C

Jan 25, 2017

This is the course that I have been waiting for to be offered here in Coursera! Thanks for offering this! Regards and more power!

By cabdullahi c

Dec 23, 2016

this course is the best course for beginners like me it has given me a solid base about project and project management in general

By Duncan O

Oct 15, 2021

Well explained and interactive learning sessions, felt like I was in an actual lecture. Am forever grateful for the opportunity.

By Ann N N

Nov 16, 2020

With much pleasure, I am now able to start my own project with the startup knowledge.

Progressing on well with the other courses.

By Luis R C S E

Oct 1, 2020

The course has a cleary information, practice activities are useful. I think this course isnecesary to improve our leader skills